UFO Mail - No 230 - 2016

Magazine Overview

Title: Skandinavisk UFO Information
Issue: nr. 230
Date: 16. december 2016
Publisher: Danmarks UFO Forening

This issue of Skandinavisk UFO Information focuses on the "Orthon" phenomenon and recent UFO sightings investigated by the organization.

Politiken Documentary: Orthon and Earth's End in 1967

The cover story highlights a "Politiken" documentary and a new podcast series called "Orthon-Sagaen" by journalist Mikkel Vuorela. The series explores the story of Knud Weiking, a taxi driver from Borup, Denmark, who in 1967 claimed to be a channel for an extraterrestrial named Orthon. Orthon allegedly took over Weiking's voice to announce that an atomic war would destroy the world before Christmas 1967, but that flying saucers would arrive to save a billion people. The documentary is described as a "fantastic story" and a "Danish Christmas fairytale." A preview screening of the "Orthon-Sagaen" was held at Empire Bio in Copenhagen on December 19th.

First Jazz Arrangement After Earth's End

An article by Ole Henningsen recounts the Orthon movement's prediction of Earth's destruction on Christmas Eve 1967. Despite not being fully convinced, the author and a friend, Ejgil E. Grønholdt, organized a jazz event with the Nakskov Jazzclub SydhavsJazz on Christmas Day 1967 at restaurant Byfogedgården in Maribo. The house band, Black Bottom Jazzmen, performed for 3-400 people, and the event was covered by Lollands Tidende, noting the high spirits and music that lasted into the early hours.

SUFOI's Photo Department: Recent Sightings

Germany, September 7, 2016

Anders Petersen reported a strange phenomenon near Rostock, Germany, while driving to Poland. He described a part of the sky as if it were missing, like a black mark made with a felt-tip pen. He ruled out smoke due to the wind and suggested it might be related to contrails.

Karise, September 19, 2016

A report details an observation of a bright, sharp light in the sky near Karise. The observer described it as significantly larger and brighter than stars, and slightly brighter than the moon. It was visible for about 5 minutes in the north before disappearing, then reappearing 10-15 degrees further west for another 5 minutes. The observer also noted two red dots in the left side of a photograph taken of the light, which were not visible to the naked eye.

SUFOI's commentary suggests that the red dots are likely reflections from car taillights or dashboard lights. They also note that the object's appearance and behavior are not consistent with astronomical phenomena. The explanation leans towards aircraft landing lights, possibly from a Finnair flight, though the exact time and date are uncertain due to missing EXIF data.

Taastrup, October 30, 2016

An observer in Taastrup reported and photographed a strange circular object with a hole in the middle. A video sequence showed the object moving slightly to the east over 35 seconds. SUFOI's analysis concluded that the movement ruled out astronomical phenomena and the ISS. The most likely explanation offered is landing lights from an aircraft, possibly a SAS flight, whose trajectory would align with the observation.

However, the observer remained unconvinced, stating the light was too large and appeared stationary, resembling a moon.

Skanderborg, November 26, 2016

A report describes an observation of a bright, large light in the sky near Skanderborg. The observer described it as a "light sphere" and not a helicopter or aircraft light. The light was noted to be "flickering" and "vibrating." A photograph taken of the object, when enlarged, revealed a structure of small dots around the light and two red dots on the left side. SUFOI suggests these red dots are reflections and that the primary observation is likely aircraft landing lights, possibly from a Finnair flight, which can appear stationary from certain angles.

Gråsten, November 23, 2016

An observer in Gråsten reported seeing a large, white, luminous object hovering on the southern horizon around 5:40 PM. The object was described as being 10-20 times larger than the stars and appeared to move slowly towards the south-southwest, gradually decreasing in size and brightness until it was no longer visible around 6:30 PM. The observation lasted for about 50 minutes. The observer also noted lighthouse lights on the German side of the Flensborg fjord. SUFOI's analysis, using planetarium software, suggests a strong correlation with the planet Mars, which was visible low on the horizon in the SSW direction at that time.

Løst og facts (Loose and Facts)

Werner Walter 1957 - 2016

This section commemorates the passing of Werner Walter, a renowned German UFO researcher and co-founder of the organization CENAP, who died on November 7th after a long illness. The article highlights his pioneering work in thoroughly and critically investigating UFO reports, earning him respect despite opposition from some German UFO circles. His friend and co-founder, Hansjürgen Köhler, continues CENAP's work and maintains an informative blog.

From the Ether...

The Danish UFOs - From Fascination to Explanation: This segment refers to an episode of "Dokuteket" on Universitetsradioen featuring SUFOI board members Toke Haunstrup and Ole Henningsen discussing the organization's work with UFO observations in Denmark since its inception.

Alien Invasions

This section mentions that SUFOI chairman Kim Møller Hansen participated in a program on Universitetsradioen discussing "alien invasions." The "Nosferatu" podcast episode covered topics related to alien invasion films, the evolution of the genre, and featured insights from Kim Møller Hansen. The program also discussed the film "Arrival" and the Ekko Shortlist Awards 2015.

Recurring Themes and Editorial Stance

The recurring theme throughout the issue is the investigation and explanation of UFO sightings. SUFOI's stance appears to be one of critical analysis, often seeking conventional explanations such as aircraft lights for reported phenomena. While acknowledging the mystery and fascination surrounding UFOs, the organization prioritizes evidence-based conclusions. The issue also touches upon historical UFO cases like the Orthon movement, demonstrating an interest in both contemporary and past events within the UFO field. The editorial tone is informative and investigative, aiming to provide readers with detailed reports and potential explanations for unexplained aerial phenomena.